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Gene Simmons says Redskins should change name

Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 20,286
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http://www.politico.com/story/2014/08/gene-simmons-slur-redskins-sports-team-109819.html?cmpid=sf

It's unusual that I agree with something that this guy says...
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  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,138
    The Washington Micks

    Done and done!
  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,172
    Washington Gridlockers?
    Washington Gerrymanderers?
    Washington Know Nothings?
    Washington Do Nothings?
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 38,604
    JimmyV said:

    Washington Gridlockers?
    Washington Gerrymanderers?
    Washington Know Nothings?
    Washington Do Nothings?

    Washington Obstructionists.

    Can apply to all!!
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 20,286
    I like Washington Warriors....I think they could even keep the logo if the moniker was something that wasn't a racial slur
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,138
    Washington Bullets?
  • unsungunsung Posts: 9,487
    That's been done before, whoops.
  • callencallen Posts: 6,388
    edited August 2014
    Gern Blansten said:

    I like Washington Warriors....I think they could even keep the logo if the moniker was something that wasn't a racial slur

    Great name/idea Gern Been skins fan since I was a wee little lad.
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  • even flow - question markeven flow - question mark Posts: 1,568
    So if they don't change the name:

    I wonder how empty the stadium will be for eight Sundays this year?
    I wonder if the trace amount of fans who are going to the game will not wear their team apparel?
    I wonder those trace fans will still sing the (can I say the name) song?

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  • ikiTikiT Posts: 11,055
    edited August 2014
    Washington Reds or The Washington White. No mascot just the colors.
    There's enough warriors in DC already.
    Post edited by ikiT on
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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    how about the washington ethnic cleansers? Their mascot can be manifest destiny's child.
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  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,172
    The Washington Gunrunners would also be apropos.
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  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Posts: 8,661
    I don't think he should change the name. They will still sell out every home game. Does Atlanta have the same pressure? Or Chicago? Or Kansas City?

    Side note- I hate the NFC east. All of them. I wish they all would be 0-10-6 every year.
  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,172
    Washington has this problem because their name is without a doubt racist. Not sure there is another team with an equivalently inappropriate name in major team sports. Chiefs is not really different than Senators or Generals. Blackhawks can be perceived as being a tribute. Braves gets trickier, but I think the same case can be made. Indians is problematic and is probably the second most offensive, but I don't see it as a slur the way I do Redskins.

    Which is not to say they could not all be changed.
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  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,903
    Washington Oklahomans
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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    i don't see a problem other than d.c. sucks, so does gene & so does football
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    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    how about the washington-bass-players-who-costume-up-like-demons-w/-huge-tall-boots&circus- clown-makeup?
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,903
    chadwick said:

    how about the washington-bass-players-who-costume-up-like-demons-w/-huge-tall-boots&circus- clown-makeup?

    Simmons is now drooling from the potential royalties on this.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,047
    Gern Blansten said:

    I like Washington Warriors....I think they could even keep the logo if the moniker was something that wasn't a racial slur

    Great idea, Gern. I was also a bit surprised to see an issue that I side with Simmons on but I'm totally with this and very glad to see him call for an end to the racial slur. Kudos, Gene!

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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    edited August 2014
    mookeywrench said:

    chadwick said:

    how about the washington-bass-players-who-costume-up-like-demons-w/-huge-tall-boots&circus- clown-makeup?

    Simmons is now drooling from the potential royalties on this.
    damn it! but yep you are right, that gene wants or already has his name & likeness & fingers in everything. a kiss coffin? a kiss shower curtain? kiss totem poles? kiss kitchen cabinets set? kiss bicycles? kiss trees? kiss grass seed for the best lawn in the neighborhood & don't forget your matching kiss gardeners tools - kiss hoe, kiss rake, kiss hose & kiss limited addition lawn mowers

    kiss footballs, kiss footballs, kiss almost touchdowns, kiss fumbles, kiss interceptions, kiss wtf that hurts, kiss 4200 - 0, kiss stadium for rent & kiss my cleats

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    Post edited by chadwick on
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303
    dc dildos



    i think gene simmons should change his name too...
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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    chadwick said:

    i don't see a problem other than d.c. sucks, so does gene

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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    fucking football...its like..hello! Get a life! Go outside and do something dont sit around inside in the best season for outdoor activity and live vicariously through a bunch of giant babies!
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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    gimmesometruth27 said:

    dc dildos



    i think gene simmons should change his name too...

    rgambs said:

    fucking football...its like..hello! Get a life! Go outside and do something dont sit around inside in the best season for outdoor activity and live vicariously through a bunch of giant babies!

    fact & fact
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 20,286
    http://www.lakissfootball.com/

    Did you know there is a reality show coming up for the KISS arena football team? Yeah there is....pathetic
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    really ?the redskins name is a racial slur ? they should change their name because gene simmions said so ? I think the guy has got a little too big for his britches.
    .......really though a foot ball team called kiss......now there's a dumb name.

    Godfather.
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303
    Gern Blansten said:

    http://www.lakissfootball.com/

    Did you know there is a reality show coming up for the KISS arena football team? Yeah there is....pathetic

    who is going to watch this crap?

    probably less people that watched the lingere league.
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    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • ikiTikiT Posts: 11,055
    http://shelflifeclothing.com/caucasians.html

    This stuff is nice.
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  • callencallen Posts: 6,388
    mookeywrench said:

    Washington Oklahomans

    That's clever and funny.
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,956
    edited August 2014
    This is so stupid.
    Saw a bit this morning on the news where a bunch of Native Americans were saying that they have no problem at all with the team's name, and in fact it is kind of a source of pride for Native American Redskins fans. So this is basically just white people trying to decide what it and isn't offensive when in fact they haven't got a clue? Or is there a big group of Natives who are all up in arms about the team name?
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
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  • ikiTikiT Posts: 11,055
    As someone who lives near the DC area, I see people in Washington football gear on a daily basis. It is a patently offensive name. Think, Yellowskins or Brownskins.

    http://www.glennbeck.com/2014/08/19/seriously-two-major-nfl-announcers-vow-not-to-use-the-word-redskins-this-season/
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